Republican lawmakers are scrambling to pass restrictive voting laws around the country. In Georgia, the push is particularly intense.
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Study: Young And Minority Florida Mail Ballots Rejected At Higher Rate
In Florida’s 2020 presidential election, minority and young voters’ mail ballots were initially rejected at a higher rate than other categories.
New Report Outlines Mississippi Voting Barriers Faced After Prison
New report shows Mississippians who complete their jail terms should have a straightforward path to regaining their voting rights.
Documentary by Stacey Abrams Shines Light on Georgia Elections
For four years there was a narcissist in power making it difficult to imagine a non-self-serving politician. Stacey Abrams is different.
From Vote To Virus, Misinformation Campaign Targets Latinos
A call to a Spanish-language talk show last year hosting Tom Perez Chairman of the Democratic Party aimed to discourage Latino voters.
Florida Legislature Must Pass a Freedom to Register and Vote Act
Don’t you dare remove a registered voter from the voter rolls unless you are absolutely certain you are not crushing that person’s democratic rights.
Bill Granting New Mexico 17 Year-olds Voting Rights Advances
Teens and even children give public testimony at the legislature. A new measure would allow 17-year-olds to vote in state and local elections.
How Did Absentee Voting Affect the 2020 U.S. Election?
A new study argues that in 2020, states that implemented no-excuse absentee voting did not have higher turnout than states that did not.
Georgia Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections
Georgia Republicans are proposing new weekend voting limits, which could greatly limit political participation of black churches.
Florida’s Partisan Push to Restrict Vote-by-Mail Access
Changing the law to require voters to reapply each election cycle would make voting by mail even more difficult for Floridians.